The Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank reported revenues of $371,042 for the business week ending on Friday, May 2, 2025.

Vineyard Chowder From the May 8, 1936 edition of the Vineyard Gazette:

One of the reasons for visiting the Island of Martha’s Vineyard is to discover Vineyard chowder. There is a story, handed down from the remote past, that a real clam chowder is the gift of Martha’s Vineyard to the rest of the world. But only on the Island can all the satisfaction of the original be enjoyed.

A plan to cut 175 acres of white pine in the Manuel F. Correllus State Forest drew significant opposition — along with some support — from the Island community during a recent public comment period, according to a review of more than 100 comments obtained by the Gazette.

Leanne and Jeffrey Bartkowski, of Edgartown, announce the birth of a daughter, Emmie Marina Bartkowski, born on May 1 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

Natalia Christine Oliveria and Agrimax DaSilva Costa, announce the birth of a daughter, Eloa Ferreira Costa, born on April 29 at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital.

The weather has been warm enough that I cautiously (so as not too chase away the warm weather), started to bring out the summer clothes. It is that inbetween sweatshirt and tee shirt season, but it is nice not to have to wear a heavy jacket.

Edgartown Seafood, operated by Chappy’s own Dimattia brothers, is open for the season. Fish deliveries to the ferry point will again be provided this summer.

Is it the lingering spring cold or allergies to the increasing pollen? Who knows? We all sound the same. Take good care.

Let’s get the pronunciation out of the way: it is “minke” think “MINK-ee,” rhyming with stinky.

Abundant bright yellow birds means that it is the season for northbound migrating warblers. This is an exciting time to look for birds as we do not know what is around the next corner and their bright colors and loud singing makes their identification easier.